2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1980 Toyota Celica

To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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